Business Development Manager - Asia
London
- Organization: BRC - British Red Cross
- Location: London
- Grade: Mid level - Manager - Internationally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Sustainable trade and development
- External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
- Managerial positions
- Sales and Marketing
- Sustainable Business Development
- Closing Date: 2024-05-22
Business Development Manager - Asia
Location: Hybrid (home and office based, ideally in London)
Contract: 2 Years fixed term contract
Location: Hybrid (home and office based, ideally in London)
Contract: 2 Years fixed term contract
Hours: 35 hours
Salary: up to £49,000 (plus Inner London weighting, £3,344, if applicable) per annum
The British Red Cross has a fantastic opportunity for a collaborative and analytical person to join our international team as a Business Development Manager. This role is ideal if you have experience of working closely with both fundraising and programme teams. And you can ensure partner-led development and design of programmes which appeal to donors.
A Day in the life of the Business Development Manager (Asia)
You will play a key role in scoping opportunities and working with country offices and partners. Thus ensuring high quality programme and proposal design and development. You'll lead regional programme development efforts, including working closely with fundraising on stewarding all phases of the business development process. This can include opportunity identification, pre-positioning, partnership, proposal development and submission, due diligence, and donor engagement.
You’ll be a crucial representative for the region, well versed in the British Red Cross' humanitarian impact, footprint and strategy. You’ll closely collaborate with our programmes and fundraising teams, particularly Heads of Region and Country Managers. Your endeavour will be essential for fulfilling our commitments under the BRC international strategy and regional action plan.
This role will primarily be based in the UK, with occasional travel to Asia as needed.
In order to be successful in this position you must have the following skills and experience:
Salary: up to £49,000 (plus Inner London weighting, £3,344, if applicable) per annum
The British Red Cross has a fantastic opportunity for a collaborative and analytical person to join our international team as a Business Development Manager. This role is ideal if you have experience of working closely with both fundraising and programme teams. And you can ensure partner-led development and design of programmes which appeal to donors.
A Day in the life of the Business Development Manager (Asia)
You will play a key role in scoping opportunities and working with country offices and partners. Thus ensuring high quality programme and proposal design and development. You'll lead regional programme development efforts, including working closely with fundraising on stewarding all phases of the business development process. This can include opportunity identification, pre-positioning, partnership, proposal development and submission, due diligence, and donor engagement.
You’ll be a crucial representative for the region, well versed in the British Red Cross' humanitarian impact, footprint and strategy. You’ll closely collaborate with our programmes and fundraising teams, particularly Heads of Region and Country Managers. Your endeavour will be essential for fulfilling our commitments under the BRC international strategy and regional action plan.
This role will primarily be based in the UK, with occasional travel to Asia as needed.
In order to be successful in this position you must have the following skills and experience:
- Experience of working in the international humanitarian and development sector in a programme development role, preferably working in humanitarian contexts.
- Proven track record of successful programme development securing large and/or complex tenders or grants with a range of multilateral and bilateral donors, including FCDO.
- Adeptness in networking and maximizing funding opportunities.
- Passion for working with partners and familiar with consortium working.
- Skilled in strategic thinking in relation to programme design and how best to work collaboratively with fundraising teams and a range of income streams.
- Proven track record of humanitarian diplomacy skills, negotiation and influencing.
- Strong commitment to localisation and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Wednesday 22nd May 2023 with interviews to follow.
Please note: Early application is encouraged. We’ll be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert in advance of the advertised closing date.
In return for your dedication and expertise, you’ll get:
Please note: Early application is encouraged. We’ll be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert in advance of the advertised closing date.
In return for your dedication and expertise, you’ll get:
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days (per annum)
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension
- Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style
- Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning
- Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform
- Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance
- Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team
We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme.
At the British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.
Connecting human kindness with human crisis
At the British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.
Connecting human kindness with human crisis
We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.